Chapter 76 (2/2)

Should I head back to the slum and go through the hardship of getting thoroughly beaten up again?

Just when that thought crossed my mind, a horse-drawn carriage passed by unexpectedly.

A familiar looking face peeked out through the window.

I was even more startled when he called out to me.

Nn? What are you doing in a place like this? [Fouren]

Oo [Tanaka]

That person was the fellow that I was looking for.

Its the Noble Mage.

Judging from the current time, he should on his way to the school for work.

Its a two horsepower carriage. What a rich thing.

No, I thought of going to your place for a while. [Tanaka]

Do you need something from me? [Fouren]

Its a slightly complicated story so may I have some of your time? [Tanaka]

For some reason, it will give me a strange feeling if I start using honorifics for this ossan. The reason might be due to our horrible encounter. Well, if I suddenly fix it now it might raise his suspicion so I should just remain as it is. The other party didnt seem to mind it too.

If thats the case, aa, itll be good if you get up this carriage too then. Ill enquire about it in my room once we reached the school. Or I dont mind listening to it in the carriage too. Just ride it in any case. [Fouren]

Thank you. I shall accept your kindness then. [Tanaka]

After we exchanged some words, the noble mage shifted his attention.

He averted his gaze to the lady knight beside me who was looking confused with her jaw partially hung open.

Is that knight your attendant or something? [Fouren]

Eh? Aa no. It appears that she has misunderstood various things.. [Tanaka]

Misunderstanding? [Fouren]

Since the subject of conversation was shifted to her, she flustered and bowed to the noble mage.

M-My deepest apologies. Im a Royal Knight from the third division, Mercedes Aragon of the second squad. For your excellency, noble mage to grace your presence before me, today is also indeed a glorious day to me [Mercedes]

What is this? Are you somehow involved with the knights of this country? [Fouren]

The noble mages line of sight promptly returned here again.

Anyway is this ossan usually referred as noble mage too?

Ill try making a slight appeal. From His Excellency.

It appears that she wanted to arrest me with her own hands and said numerous things just now. [Tanaka]

Have you done anything? [Fouren]

I havent done anything. It was just the result of an accident and misunderstanding. [Tanaka]

Misunderstanding? I dont understand what the situation was. Then the woman should ride with us too. I will listen to the details in the carriage. Its a waste of time to talk here as we stand. [Fouren]

The feelings mutual. [Tanaka]

I nodded at the noble mages suggestion and faced the carriage.

The trader opened the door respectfully as well in accordance to the steps.

As expected of the noble mages vehicle.

The reception given felt rich too isnt it? It put me in quite a good mood.

It gave one a feeling of being a small celebrity.

ano I. [Mercedes]

As I advanced a few meters ahead, the lady knight behind me was shrinking back.

Although, it was merely a short distance away.

Hurry up and get up quickly. Were wasting time. [Fouren]

Y-Yes!! [Mercedes]

The noble mages usually grim expression seemed to be telling her indirectly to hurry up.

She became extremely tense as she followed me into the carriage.